Tito says it's not perfect -- with lefties Ortiz and Drew back-to-back and three righties at the bottom -- but "it's probably the best way to start the year".

Boof Bonser (right groin strain) and Jed Lowrie (mononucleosis) were placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to last Friday. Both players could be activated on April 10. Daisuke Matsuzaka will also go on the disabled list before Opening Night.

And speaking of G1, NESN will broadcast the game in the Boston area, though it will be on ESPN2 elsewhere. ... So will NESN be available on MLBTV?

mmm, for all the talk out there, this does not look like an offensively-challenged line-up to me. Of course, I'm preaching to the choir here. If Papi gets his groove back, not even to peak form, just to good #5 form, we're gonna rock.Sure would be nice to see a healthy Dice for a change, though